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Spartan Remix shows off MSU’s multicultural pride to new students
Hundreds of students attended the event that was hosted behind the International Center, Wells and Erickson Hall.
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MSU staff say student behavior changes, not freshman class size, causes challenges
Leadership at the university claim that it's not the size of the class that’s bringing the most challenges — but new developments in how students operate as a whole.
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'It’s like starting at square one': Sophomore class arrives to campus for the first time
After a year of virtual learning and isolation, sophomores are finally on campus for the first time.
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Board of Trustees discuss COVID-19 directives, strategic plan, during meeting
There are more than 9,000 students in the incoming class, more than 2,300 of whom are students of color. The university has 49,860 total students this fall and the largest incoming class in MSU's history.
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In-person board meeting leads to passionate community comments
MSU community members shared passionate comments at the first Board of Trustees meeting of the semester.
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State officials host 'Your Right to Vote' event, discuss elections
“We worked really hard to give [voters] clarity last year on how to vote, to ensure no matter where they lived or who they voted for that their vote would count,” Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said.
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Six new CEOs reflect on coming to power during a pandemic
Six women who came to positions of power during the pandemic shared their stories at a Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce ceremony Sept. 8.
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MSU updates COVID-19 dashboard, new data on vaccines, testing, early detection
The MSU Covid-19 Dashboard summary is set to be updated weekly, that information will be eventually embedded into the Dashboard itself, according to MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen.
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ASMSU moves all work online
“I was recently made aware that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19,” ASMSU Chief of Staff Kyle Biel said in the email. “As such, I am reaching out to all of you in an effort to promote a safe and healthy working environment. I have decided that we will be moving to all online work effective immediately.”
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Class modality switch denials lead to blowback from students, staff
MSU Deputy Spokesperson Dan Olsen said that modality change requests are judged and decided by the leadership of the class’s respective department.
MICHIGAN
Redistricting, partisan contention make for a heated 2022 midterm
Michigan, having been a crucial swing state in the 2020 election, stands to be an interesting landscape for 2022 campaigns and candidates trying to make their way into the public’s good graces. A highly contentious gubernatorial race, along with the highly-anticipated results of the Citizens’ Independent Redistricting Commission, could change the state’s political tides along the lines of issues like COVID-19, voting rights and racial justice.
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Lansing State Rep. Sarah Anthony announces state Senate bid
Sarah Anthony, the current state representative for parts of Lansing, will be running for the state Senate in 2022.
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MDHHS issues new quarantine guidelines for COVID-positive students
According to the press release, a fully vaccinated student who came in close contact with a COVID-positive student can continue going to in-person classes if they closely monitor symptoms for 14 days after exposure and continue to follow the mask mandate. If an unvaccinated student was masked and less than three feet apart in an indoor setting, they can remain in school if they wear a mask, too.
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How one MSU student found her ‘home away from home’ in a student of color-led organization
“Respecting one another and their beliefs remains the most important thing,” Jain said. “I would love to create an environment that feels like home for the Indian students and a new opportunity to explore for every other individual on campus."
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Board of Trustees to hold first in-person meeting of semester
The Board of Trustees will be holding its first in-person meeting on Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. in the Hannah Administration Building.
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MSU receives nearly 60,000 COVID-19 vaccine survey responses
Of the respondents, 88% of students, faculty and staff indicated they are fully vaccinated, and 7% indicated they received the first of two doses of the vaccine.
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Bus route guide for Spartans
All buses can be tracked on Transit, an app that shows when buses will arrive at certain stops. It also allows you to put in two locations and figure out the best routes available to get from location one to location two.
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The Return of the Michigan State Tailgate
After almost a year and a half of isolation, fans were ecstatic to be able to support their favorite team together.
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Students and staff enthusiastic for in-person return
Students and staff returned to campus on Sept. 1 looking forward to a year of in-person interactions.
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Greek life hosts annual Greek Fall Welcome event
Students and Greek organizations gathered around The Rock on Farm Lane to explore what Greek Life at Michigan State has to offer.